In a randomized study of 34 Crohn's patients in remission, 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily raised 25-hydroxy-vitamin D levels and lowered relapse risk during the trial compared with 1,000 IU. Both doses improved depression and showed a good safety profile.
Food Consumer
Minerals
Folic acid may negate 5-fluorouracil in treating colon cancer
In mice carrying human colon cancer grafts, 5-fluorouracil slowed tumor growth without folic acid, but at 4x supplemental folic acid treated tumors grew faster than untreated ones, and at 12.5x the drug's effect disappeared. The authors call this a possible public health concern.
Vitamins
Antioxidant vitamins help children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who took in more antioxidant vitamins had better outcomes: more vitamin C was linked to fewer therapy delays and less toxicity, more vitamin E to fewer infections.
Politics
Politics be damned. Let's exercise our true power. - Newsletter 110916 from Organic Consumers Association
The Organic Consumers Association urges readers to turn from the 2016 election back to grassroots food and farming work, and flags a request by 56 biotech and food industry groups for $3 million in taxpayer money to promote GMO products.
Food
Functional foods commonly used by cancer patients
A BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine report lists the functional foods used by 150 breast, prostate and colorectal cancer patients at oncology clinics in Trinidad, among them soursop, beet root, carrot, wheatgrass, papaya, saffron, aloe, noni, ginger and garlic.
Supplements
Omega 3 fatty acids help major depression
A 2016 trial of 122 patients with major depression found that high baseline red blood cell levels of EPA and DHA predicted better outcomes in patients receiving omega-3 supplements. The trial did not set out to determine the optimal dose or duration.
Environment
Mobile phones damage male reproductive system
A review of 27 studies led by B.J. Houston at the University of Newcastle found negative effects of mobile phone radiofrequency radiation on the male reproductive system in 21 of them, including declines in sperm mobility, more reactive oxygen species and DNA damage.
Politics
We congratulate President-Elect Donald J. Trump - statement of Robert Guenther
United Fresh Produce Association's Robert Guenther congratulates President-elect Donald Trump, the Republican Party and the incoming 115th Congress, and says the group will work with them on food safety, immigration reform, nutrition, farm policy, trade and taxes.
Vitamins
Vitamin C fights breast cancer with or without chemo
In two breast cancer cell lines, high concentrations of vitamin C killed cancer cells, and both low and high doses boosted the cytotoxicity of doxorubicin, cisplatin and paclitaxel, a 1996 laboratory study found. Vitamin C and doxorubicin showed definite synergy.
Healthy Recipes from AICR
Healthy Recipes: Lemony Shrimp Sorghum Risotto
Sonja Goedkoop's one-pot risotto swaps rice for whole grain sorghum, simmered with broth, onion, garlic, peas, lemon and basil, with shrimp that vegetarians can replace with fall vegetables. Six servings run 290 calories and 22 g protein each.
Food
4th World Tea Coffee Expo Mumbai concludes successfully
The 4th World Tea & Coffee Expo closed in Mumbai on October 22, 2016, drawing more than 3,400 trade visitors from India and abroad to 67 exhibiting companies. Organisers report bulk deals and joint ventures, and plan a fifth edition in Mumbai in 2017.
Nutrition
Vitamin D, taurine fight many cancers
A 2016 report in Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics Research suggests vitamin D, taurine and fish oil may be used against several cancers, and puts the best anticancer doses at 400 IU of vitamin D3 and 175 mg of taurine, well below commonly used amounts.
Food
Edward & Sons’ Native Forest® Brand Introduces Dairy & Gluten-Free Instant Coconut Milk Powder
Edward & Sons has launched Native Forest Instant Coconut Milk Powder, a dairy- and gluten-free creamer made by drying fresh coconut milk and packing it in a resealable pouch. The company says it needs no refrigeration and dissolves into hot drinks, smoothies, soups and sauces.
Phytochemicals
Flavonoids help prevent erectile dysfunction
Among 25,096 men in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, 36 percent reported erectile dysfunction over 10 years. Higher intakes of flavones, flavanones and anthocyanins were linked to 9 to 11 percent lower risk, and high fruit intake to 14 percent lower risk in men under 70.
Herbs
Cornus officinalis may help fight breast cancer
A Cancer Research study tested an extract of the Chinese herbal medicine Cornus officinalis on the triple-negative MDA-MB-231 cell line and found it inhibited growth, with stronger effects at higher doses. Triple-negative tumors do not respond to hormone-based therapy.
Supplements
Folate supplements cause gestational diabetes mellitus
In a cohort study of 3,474 pregnant women in Anhui, China, those who took folic acid daily in the first trimester were 120 percent more likely to develop gestational diabetes than non-users; women who were also overweight or obese beforehand were 463 percent more likely.
Supplements
Glucosamine/Chondroitin supplements prevent colorectal cancer
A Harvard study drawing on the Nurses' Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study found taking glucosamine with chondroitin was linked to about 23% lower colorectal cancer risk, while glucosamine alone was not. How the supplements might protect is unknown.
Chemical
The GMO, glyphosate and autoimmune disease connection
A promotional notice for a seven-part online documentary series on autoimmune disease, featuring Jeffrey Smith, G. E. Seralini and Stephanie Seneff discussing GMOs and Roundup, with links to sign up for free access.
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